Barellan to begin search for a playing coach in 2018

IN THE AIR: Barellan president Jeff Mickan in the ruck last week against TRYC. Mickan says the club is in the market for a playing coach next year. The Two Blues hope to finish the season with another upset against Marrar on Saturday.

Barellan have confirmed they’re in the market for a coach with the Matt Irvin-Dave Curran partnership to come to an end after Saturday’s game at Marrar.

The pair stepped in as co-coaches at the beginning of June after the Two Blues ended Darren Jackson’s tenure following five straight losses to start the year.

“They’ve worked well together with one on-field and one off-field, we’ve been happy,” Barellan president Jeff Mickan said.

“(But) Dave can’t do it again… he can see going forward that he wouldn’t be able to commit to the time that is going to be needed.

“We’re very keen to get a playing coach. We just think that’s the best fit for our club – an on-field leader.”